Hi Shirley, I do hope youll try the Hot Water Cornbread. Once that is hot, carefully drop your batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil and lightly press it flat with the back of a spoon. You can also make a large batch and freeze some of the cakes. Great recipe!!! Im so glad that this one worked for you! Place the cornmeal in a small mixing bowl. You are so welcome! Heat about 3 tablespoons of vegetable shortening or oil in the skillet over medium heat. I appreciate your visit and do hope youll stop by again real soon. Needless to say, I am stuffed! Mix well until the cornmeal is fully saturated. Shirley Mae's Chicken Wings are a house favorite, featuring 3 chicken wings fried-to-order, lightly seasoned and pan-fried to golden perfection $6 entre only served with Shirley Mae's Famous Hot Water Cornbread or $11 - lunch special/$12 - dinner served with 2 side orders & Shirley Mae's Famous Hot Water Cornbread. Try this You'll obviously need two cups for this recipe. Pour boiling water over the cornmeal and salt. Hot Water Cornbread-subscriber request - YouTube Required fields are marked *. 20092023 Southern Bite / Stacey Little Media, LLC. ), Ham and Cheese Cornbread Sandwich With Pickled Jalapenos Recipe, Deep-Fried Catfish Fillets With Hush Puppies Recipe. Man that was some good eating. No flour, no baking powderjust cornmeal, water, and salt. Now, in a minute, Ill tell yall how to make hot water cornbread (spoiler alert, it really is the EASIEST recipe). My Aunt Sally made the best hot water cornbread and there is an art to making it__Novices be prepared for several test batches. -Steve. STEP 8. They didnt add flour, eggs, or buttermilk, but I might try that in the future and see how they taste. Im surprised you didnt put a touch of sugar in the mix. She passed away and I never got the recipe. So glad you enjoyed it! You just never know what memories might come flooding back! Thank you for your prayers and concern for my fishing buddy, his wife, and myself. Ms. Rosie, thank you for the recipe. Though our home is now in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and we love the wonderful food here, my sweetest memories are of the meals my mother and grandmother cooked for our family. First, hot water cornbread has far fewer ingredientsno buttermilk, eggs, or butter. I tried it with the boiling water to see what the difference was, and it was a mess for me lol! I do appreciate your visits and hope youll visit with us often. Let me just say up front that this is the way me, myself, and I, prefer to make Hot Water Cornbread. Smile. Incidentally, I dont think polenta is self-raising, but I found something that said to every cup of cornmeal add 1 tsp baking powder and tsp salt would you go along with this? Getting the right amount of water and salt is the test. Tips for making the BEST hot water cornbread 1. Okay, I ACTUALLY LOVE HOT WATER CORNBREAD, I CAN REMEMBER MY MOTHER MAKING IT FOR ME AND MY SIBLINGS WHEN WE CAME HOME FROM SCHOOL FOR LUNCH AND IT WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS OH HOW I MISS MY MOTHERS COOKING SHE WAS THE BEST COOK I EVER KNEW, MAY SHE CONTINUE TO REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE FOR ALL ETERNITY AMEN MISSING HER SO MUCH AND FOREVER LOVING HER . I will be trying others as well; Mama was from the South and I have always enjoyed Southern cooking. , My mouth is watering so much right now! Also if you love these, you will also love trying these Corn Fritters made with fresh corn. Your email address will not be published. I think originally, it was made with just corn meal and water, but I like to add a little bit of flour to mine to lighten it up a bit. Dinner Specials. I do appreciate your comments and I hope youll visit with us again real soon. Oil needs to be hot enough and deep enough that when the puppy hits the oil, it starts dancing its happy dance!!! Combine the cornmeal, sugar, and salt in the bowl. In fact true hot water cornbread has no leavening in it and is not pourable. Now Ill have to resist getting in the kitchen to make them so I can try them with strawberry jam!! These fried spheres of cornmeal mixed with hot water couldn . GoshI do believe we have had your hot water fried cornbread everyday for lunch or supper. Carefully stir to combine. Thank you for posting. Keywords: Hot Water Cornbread, cornbread, southern cornbread, old fashioned cornbread. I like sweet bread. So, so good. That sounds amazing! Thanks r his recipe. I use self rising cornmeal and about a forth cup of course cornmeal. Too much water and the batter will be runny and wont fry well. So good! Almost. What a fun post this is! You can, but it will certainly change the taste. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out for you okay? I love, love, love! Search locations or food. The door is always open, so feel free to drop by any old time. I used yellow Aunt Jemima Thanks so much. Yummy. - Mix cornmeal with boiling water, salt and honey. Shape the cornbread patties. Can I make this with pre-made cornbread mix and hot water? This is a classic Southern hot water cornbread recipe made with just 4 simple ingredients and fried in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop! Be Blessed!!! Bless you for sharing this recipe that I could never get right!!! Drain the cornbread on a plate lined with paper towels. Ill take fried cornbread just about any way I can get it! Glad you enjoyed it! Im from Louisville, It and once came to California I forgot. I cant find self-rising cornmeal in Phoenix. Dothan treated us quite well! If you have it, fry the corn cakes in bacon drippings for an extra hint of old-fashioned flavor. Thanks for your kind words. How do you serve your Hot Water Cornbread? I never remember Mama making cornbread like this, but she did make a thin cornbread that covered pretty much the griddle. Sounds great! There are definitely a few key differences. My family is originally from the south. I hope you like it. Easy Hot Water Cornbread Recipe - Lana's Cooking Rosie; I finally had the chance to make these today; we will be having them with Ribs on the grill. You can use shortening in the cornbread batter instead of bacon grease if desired. Thank you for posting this! I would not suggest anything like a strong olive oil since too much of that flavor will take away from the cornbread. Crisp, perfectly crunchy, easy to make and absolutely irresistible, this Hot Water Cornbread, very different from these delicious Corn Muffins , this Corn Spoonbread, Southern Cornbread or Mexican Cornbread in texture, is the best and easiest way to have cornbread on your dining room table in mere minutes! We are having Collards, turnip greens and kale muxed and cooked in cajun smoked turkey . Turn, as needed for even browning until they're golden brown. To the cornmeal and salt mixture, add the lard and 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Im thankful you subscribe to the Newsletter and I do hope youll enjoy the upcoming recipe from OXO. I cant say for sure since there are so many different kinds of cornbread mixes, but it certainly could work. Hi Marilyn, Good Morning to you as well. Preheat the oven to 450F. How many servings does this hot water cornbread make? Ingredients 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup self-rising flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups boiling water Shop Recipe Instructions Pour the vegetable oil into a medium skillet (I use my cast iron) and heat over medium heat. Its what I love to do. Serve warm. Thanks for the recipe! Thanks again!!! I cant tell the difference between that and baked. This batter is pretty thick. I totally agree, Bennie. STEP 6. Serve it warm for best results. used to make this when she was alive many years ago and it was delicious! I like that too. And a coincidence, too. You can make yours larger or smaller, or you could easily double the recipe to make more servings. (I can eat them by themselves), My family always had the hot water corn with fried catfish! Sounds like a perfect meal to me! Imake these all the time one difference i use an egg after the hot water cool down makes it so light smells like popcorn cooking lol, Me too! So yummy. Keep your awesome recipes coming, we love them!!!!! You know the door is always open, so dont be a stranger. Hi Linda! So, what ingredients do you need to make hot water cornbread? Im so glad to hear they worked out perfectly for you! Ive always made cornbread with just water (room temp) and self-rising cornmeal. Im sorry those dumplings didnt turn out for you. Then she added a little salt and water. My favorites were the ones that were more browned & crispy around the edges. I add about a cup and a half and then mix until well combined. Hot Water Cornbread | Cooking On The Weekends Please advise. Its been years since Ive had any. She did that twice and the third time it turn out almost like a gravy. Love love love all you recipes Rosie. Absolutely wonderful this is the new corn bread for us. Thanks for the kind words, Lisa! Add additional water until you reach the consistency of thick pancake batter. Thanks, Bev! All Content Protected By Federal Copyright Laws. As most of you know, my cousin Steve has passed away and is now with our Lord in Heaven. All Rights Reserved. Yes, thank you for posting. Found ur recipe & it came out perfect. Wish I had paid more attention cause for the last few months Ive been wanting some. I wonder if you know the recipe for Butter Roll? Use a cup measuring scoop to add batter to the hot oil. Yep, but youll need to adjust the water amount. We use plain or self-rising cornmeal which has the flour already in it. If the batter is thick and doesnt spread when you pour it in the pan, use the back of a spoon to lightly spread it out a bit. My grandmother made it the same way. When you say you poured most of the oil off, what do you mean? -Steve. Thanks for the tastey HWC recipe. Once the oil is hot, pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the oil. Our family always cooked this cornbread in an iron skillet in bacon grease. Stir in cornbread mix until just combined. Did you notice any difference in the finished product? Perfect hot water cornbread in about 10-15 minutes from start to finish. Childhood memories..going to make some this weekend a pot of collard greens! I also love it with sorghum poured over it. Broa is also quite popular in Galicia and Bra. Im sure lots of folks have made it with plain cornmeal and just water over the years. The mixture would conform to the fold of her fingers and make a little oblong hush puppy. Shirley Mae's Cafe - Louisville, KY | Review & What to Eat Its a perfect balance and all about the texture! La Carte. We spend our summers in Ruidoso, NM. Well be looking for you. It wasnt quite so round and neat, and had lacy crunchy edges that were so delicious. I bet your parents or Grandparents cooked this often. Mine usually turn out looking just like your photos, but after adding the hot water, it spider-webbed out across my oil as it cooked and stayed mushy in the center. table. I have tried making hot water corn bread using jiffy. glass everywhere. Oh my goodness!! Required fields are marked *. This Hot Water Cornbread calls for minimal ingredients and comes together in just a few minutes! Please let me know how it turns out for you if you get the chance. I knew it was simple, but when in doubt of a good thing Dont Do It ???? That is how my grandmother use to make it. at least! (Old-Fashioned Hot Water Cornbread Recipe - Tasting Table 2 sticks unsalted butter Add in the hot water. Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. She immediately dropped that in hot Crisco and the hush puppy would float and dance in that hot oil until a light golden colorheaven on earth!!! OMG.so wonderful. Quick and easy Hot Water Cornbread, takes just a few minutes to make. Tips Regular or self-rising cornmeal mix may be used in the recipe. Raw it wont pour. However, if youre using a neutral oil like vegetable oil or canola oil, your hot water cornbread will turn out just fine. Though I love it, Ive not tried making Hot Water Cornbread with it. You will fold each end to make a trifold. READ MORE OVERVIEW WHERE TO EAT 4 Corn Bread Broa de milho Portugal 4.4 The only difference between her recipe and yours was the amount of liquid and the fact that she used white cornmeal and she added her own baking powder, salt, etc. Love your recipes and always look forward to each blog from you! I dont know when was the last time I even made skillet cornbread b\c of your hot water cornbread recipe. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until brown around the edges then carefully flip over and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Whole milk. While youre here, be sure to sign up for our totally FREE NEWSLETTER. I love hearing from y'all! Thank you for the blessings and well wishes, I hope 2019 and beyond will be your best years ever. Flatten with spatula; fry until bread is cooked through and edges are brown, about 5 minutes. Thanks for sharing!!! I bet youve guessed hot water and cornmeal? Have you ever had Hot Water Cornbread? Thank you for your visit. Your email address will not be published. We had a June apple tree in out backyard and the apples werent good for much more than making fried apples with. I make my Hot water cornbread the same way. ( I like bacon grease in my oatmeal!) PDF Vanilla Ice Cream Cash Only! Fresh $Lemonade 10 - Shirley Mae's Cafe -Steve, Your email address will not be published. 1/2 cup shortening IVE MADE THIS RECIPE BUT I ADD AN EGG TO THE MIXTURE OMG GIVES IT MORE FLAVOR AND IT SMELLS LIKE POPCORN POPPING SO GOOD TRY IT, This is one of my favorite recipes the only thing my mom did different if she would chop up a little onions real fine which made the cornbread so good, A male friend I had on Ga used to mk what he called Lacy Cornbread all he did was put cornmeal in a cup w little salt n water n stir then pour into hot skillet oh my it was so good w alittle butter n brown beans !! So good and so very easy!! The 1981 Salad or The 1905 Salad or The Best Salad Ever. But this recipe seems simple, and the HWC looks good. They ate it drizzled with molasses. The batter should be pourable. I just released a brand new cookbook, Super Soul Food with Cousin Rosie, with many recipes you cant find anywhere else. You can find my recipe for those elsewhere here on Taste of Southern. And, changing your corn meal to self rising sounds about right with what you mention. When its half done, I flip it over and cook the other side. Have fun visiting! I would imagine she had a similar batter and just spooned it into a log shape right into the hot grease. I am NOT looking forward to cleaning those pans. 10 Best Hot Water Cornbread Recipes | Yummly Pro-tip: you can also dip your cornbread into whatever youre serving it with (like chili, collard greens, gravy, you name it). For the record, I used almost a cup of hot water to make this batch. Thank you for this recipe, I have been interested ever since you mentioned one time that you had hoe cakes as an afternoon snack when you came home from school. Once the batter is ready, just let it sit while you heat up the frying pan or griddle. I do hope youll stop by again real soon. Be Blessed!!! And Thank So much for the memories <3. So any time we had fried apples, mama always made fried cornbread and it was so good. So good! I am going to make this soon for my family. How to Make Hot Water Cornbread - Depression Era Recipe For fluffier corn cakes, replace 3 to 4 tablespoons of the cornmeal with. Be sure to stop by again real soon. He and I ate the whole plateful with new potatoes and green beans. When summertime comes, Ill add sliced homegrown tomatoes to this favorite meal. To make Hot Water Cornbread, you only need the following ingredients: All of the ingredients are tossed into a bowl and combined. I poured most of the oil off and added an egg and finely got something that resembled your picture. Drain on paper towels. But, once it was done, along with the other items you were fortunate to have on hand to make your dinner or supper, you could then sit down to enjoy your meal. Broa is a Portuguese bread made from yellow cornmeal, yeast, and a combination of wheat and rye flour. This was called fried cornbread at my house. Hopefully, it taste as good as it look in the picture/video. Filed Under: bread, Breads, Doughs and Muffins, Christmas, Dessert and Baking, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving | 98 Comments, I just use boiling water and cornmeal, salt and diced onion. Regular or self-rising cornmeal mix may be used in the recipe. Glad to hear about Jan, but very sorry about Billy, will keep them in my prayers. Form patties as soon as barely cool enough to handle. I dont think Ive ever even had kiwi pound cake, but I will ask my aunts to see if they have a recipe for it. Were from Texas and sending you blessings and good health. Ingredients 140 grams (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, divided This recipe can be easily doubled if you need more. When the top begins to dry, flip the cornbread over. You fry it up and have a feast, lol. Carefully lower the patties into the hot oil. Updated October 31, 2022. The whole family LOVED them. The maximum upload file size: 5 MB. My favorite thing on the menu. I love your Southern Bite! Smile. Some folks use only cornmeal, omitting the flour. Thoroughly grease a large casserole dish and set aside. As always, remember to tag and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, subscribe to I Heart Recipes on YouTube, and check out all my cookbooks! Imagine what your Great-Great-Grandmother would think of that. Served with mustard and turnips greens on top!! Our little family cookbook has a recipe almost just like this (along with a story about how my great-grandmother made it on a wood stove). ). It needs a few minutes to rest and absorb the water and thicken up a bit. Weve got traditional cornbread, Southern sweet cornbread, jalapeno cornbread, cornbread dressing, and even a sweet pumpkin cornbread. When I think about how easy it is to make, I could almost get a bit emotional. It was delicious. Mix seasoned salt into the batter. I hope youll do it today. Everything is so good! Hi Jeanie! Fry the patties for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Tried this with my strawberry freezer jam. This is the way my Mama always made her Hot Water Cornbread! Let the batter rest while you heat up your skillet. My Mama made something like this we called cornbread fritters and they were very good. Its greatly appreciated. Located in the Smoketown neighborhood, the tiny spot has been serving fried chicken, ribs, chitterlings, and other soul food specialties since 1988. Do not crowd the pan. Hot Water Cornbread Author Stacey Little Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings 12 to 14 pieces Ingredients 2 cups self-rising cornmeal 1 1/2 to 2 cups boiling water vegetable oil for frying Instructions Pour about 1/2 inch of oil into a heavy-bottomed skillet. That or you didnt allow them to cook long enough before flipping them. Thank you in advance for sharing. Flavor? Hope Jan and Billy and you get to feeling better ASAP. Could you use a box of jiffy mix instead? As mentioned, Hoe Cakes were a bit different when Mama was making them and thats the way I still do, with the eggs and buttermilk. Slowly pour in cup boiling water, and stir until smooth. Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. In your case, I think maybe there was too much liquid in your batter. Sides. Be Blessed!!! Set out a mixing bowl. I am now managing the website and will be providing updates. She also made cornbread dumplings and put them on top of the collards near the end of cooking. You can easily double the recipe if you need to make more. 802 S Clay St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA +1 502-589-5295. Stacey, thank you so much for this recipe! I made these tonight to go with some leftover chicken salad. Different corn meals will require different amounts of water. Thank you! Thats what we used last night, coconut oil, refined. My mom also just threw ingredients in a bowl, never measuring so I have no idea how to make it. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes. Can I use air fryer?? They even cooked in the same amount of time, which is always a relief for me, and rare for some reason when I follow someone elses recipe. Ive never seen it done this way, cant wait to try your recipe. It was a staple because of how readily available the ingredients werecornmeal and water. Hot Water Cornbread - Spicy Southern Kitchen Yummy! Corn Spoonbread - Grandbaby Cakes As Ive mentioned before, I think it depends on where you grew up. Your email address will not be published. Pour the vegetable oil into a medium sized skillet (I use my cast iron). Thanks for making this a one page print. That just means that I personally read each and everyone before they are approved for viewing on our family friendly website. Its a wonderful exercise. Here are a few simple steps you have to follow: Step 1: Start by adding the dry ingredients, i.e., cornmeal, baking powder, and salt, in a large bowl. Thanks Much. I put a handful of diced onion in a skillet, open the can of corned beef, add a few diced red potatoes, add chopped fresh garlic and a half a cup of good red wine. Add oil to 10 inch cast iron skillet and heat over medium high heat until temperature reaches 375. One of my life missions seems to be to recreate the wonderful home-cooking that I remember. Many thanks again for all your wonderful recipes and stories. Hi Stacy, 3-6 cups self rising flour I think about 2 tablespoons of batter per hot water cornbread is enough as far as size however you can vary this depending on your preference. My mother-in-law made hers into little logs, like someone mentioned above, the ingredients are the same except she used much less liquid so that the batter was more like a dough, she would take a spoonful in her hands and simply roll it into a small log and then she deep fried them until golden brown. drain and let cool down to warm, it is a good way to burn you mouth. Holler when its ready. Slaves called it hoe cakes. Im sure that this is where my mother learned her not particularly brilliant but memorable cooking skills. Saute onion in butter in a large skillet under tender. I made the hot water cornbread last night with fried fish, mixed collard greens and rice. I think I am going to be a pro now! You might want to look up some recipes for the dumplings, they are a little different than the Hot Water Cornbread. Place corn cakes in the hot oil and fry until browned, turning to brown both sides every 2 minutes, about 8 to 12 minutes total. I just made these and they are delicious!!! Thank you for sharing your memories with us. . can go up more if you want more for taste. With this cookbook, youre never more than a few steps away from a down home dinner. Thats super scary! Pour 1/2 inch Vegetable oil into a large heavy skillet.

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